Backpacking can seem intimidating, especially if you didn't grow up with it. Heading out into the unknown with nothing more than you can carry is a pretty scary prospect, but it needn't be. By ...

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What’s the difference between hiking and backpacking? The latter entails at least one night spent in the outside, and probably a lot more miles and plenty more gear. Backpacking is a practice in ...

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October 16, 2020 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google An outdoor vacation is one of the safest options for getting away during this eternal pandemic. If you love ...

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I know who you are. You’ve imagined yourself in romantic photos of happy hikers with scenic mountain backdrops. Or maybe you’ve seen ‘Wild,’ or ‘A Walk in the Woods,’ and pictured your own ...

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